On the move: the latest East Midlands hires

Leicestershire law firm Bray & Bray has strengthened its corporate department with the appointment of Ellie Reynolds at its head office in Leicester.

Reynolds is a De Montfort University graduate and completed her training contract at another local firm, qualifying earlier this year. She deals with matters ranging from corporate transactions to drafting commercial agreements.

Tim Gladdle, senior partner at Bray & Bray said: “I am delighted to welcome Ellie to Bray & Bray. Our Corporate law department is well respected throughout the East Midlands and Ellie is a fantastic addition to our already strong team.”

Joanna Hoyes has joined the sales team at Nottingham estate agency FHP Living.

Joanna Hoyes and Jason Cook

Hoyes, who has worked at the firm’s Weekday Cross branch for more than 18 months, will provide support to associate director Jason Cook who specialises in properties within The Park Estate.

He said: “Joanna has experience of both sales and lettings, which she has built up during her time here, and I am very pleased that she will now be supporting me full time with homes in the prestigious Park Estate.”

Hoyes will take on the role of Cook’s PA and will assist with sales within the Park Estate and its surrounds.